Maxion Wheels Debuts Forged Aluminum Truck Wheels at Lat.Bus 2026
New offering strengthens Maxion's position in South America, expanding customer choice across commercial vehicle applications
Maxion Wheels, one of the world’s leading wheel manufacturers, announced the introduction of its forged aluminum truck wheel portfolio in South America, marking another important milestone in the Company’s continued expansion of commercial vehicle wheel solutions. The new wheels will make their regional debut at Lat.Bus 2026 in booth A22, giving customers access to a broader portfolio that now includes both commercial vehicle steel and forged aluminum wheels from a single trusted supplier.
As bus and coach operators continue to seek opportunities to improve fuel efficiency and increase payload capacity, forged aluminum wheels have become an increasingly important solution for many applications. With the introduction of its forged aluminum wheel portfolio in South America, Maxion Wheels is bringing innovative commercial vehicle wheel solutions to the region while increasing flexibility for customers across the bus and coach segment.
"The introduction of forged aluminum truck wheels in South America represents an important step in expanding the value we provide to our customers," said Alexandre Becker, President of Maxion Wheels business unit in the Americas. "By offering forged aluminum commercial vehicle wheels, we can support a broader range of applications while leveraging the engineering expertise, quality standards and manufacturing excellence that have defined Maxion for more than a century. This launch further strengthens our commercial vehicle wheel portfolio and reinforces Maxion’s commitment to continuous innovation."
The wheels are produced from premium-grade aluminum alloy and offer excellent resistance to fatigue and corrosion, helping maintain appearance and performance throughout their service life. Customers can choose from multiple finish options, including brushed, polished and the exclusive Maxion C-GUARD, the Company’s proprietary ceramic surface treatment designed to enhance protection and simplify maintenance.
The portfolio is available in key commercial vehicle wheel sizes, including 22.5x8.25, 22.5x9.00 and 22.5x11.75 wheel configurations. In addition, Maxion’s unique rim flange and bead seat design supports enhanced balance weight retention, offering greater flexibility for OEMs, fleets and service providers.
The forged aluminum wheels are produced at the newly established plant in Manisa, Türkiye – a joint venture investment with Inci Holding – using state-of-the-art manufacturing technology and processes. The product portfolio combines lightweight performance with the strength, durability and reliability required for real-world commercial vehicle operations.
Developed through comprehensive engineering, testing and validation processes, Maxion’s forged aluminum wheels are designed to meet the demanding requirements of OEMs and fleet operators worldwide. Backed by Maxion’s global engineering expertise and manufacturing know-how, the wheels deliver the quality, performance and reliability customers expect from one of the world’s leading wheel manufacturers.
ABOUT MAXION WHEELS
Maxion Wheels, a leading steel and aluminum wheels supplier, works with global vehicle manufacturers on wheels for personal mobility, transportation, agriculture, defense, and off-highway applications. Our 10,000 employees operate out of 31 locations in 14 countries on five continents, including state-of-the-art technical centers in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Together we produce 50 million wheels a year, making us one of the world’s largest producers of wheels. To learn more, please visit Maxion Wheels’ website at www.maxionwheels.com.